Construction defects go viral with ugly photos and screaming parents, and those hurt your bottom line more than the defects—and building it right the first time. Read more
Project of the Month
Heart of Stone
A lodge-style Texas home with warmth, soul, and a sensible scale. Restrained details and friendly materials keep it from looking overblown and feeling cavernous. Read more
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Debate Over Higher Mortgage Rates
Metrostudy has been tracking the effects of higher mortgage rates on home sales and traffic in new-home builder models. Our survey results show increased volatility in traffic and sales, but the trends are indeed mixed. Read more
Two experts suggest that more elaborate standards will require better-trained raters. Read more
The subsidized townhouses sold in the $100s to the $300s—less than one-third the selling price for market-rate homes. Read more
